NFL1000: Rookie Review from Week 10

The Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo was lauded for his generous statements this week regarding rookie quarterback Dak Prescott’s ascent and what that meant for Romo’s future.

There’s no question that when a veteran bows to a first-year player, citing the game’s meritocracy, it is remarkable. But in the end, Prescott has earned this. Romo was exactly correct about that.

And Prescott continued to do so in Dallas’ 35-30 Week 10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. At Heinz Field, one of the league’s most hostile environments, Prescott impressed with his remarkable calm and poise, completing 22 of 32 passes for 319 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

His most recent positive development is his calmness in the pocket, and it’s especially outstanding given his mobility. Most young quarterbacks with good wheels have to be taught to stand in the pocket and keep their eyes downfield for open receivers when they do run, but Prescott has had a preternatural feel for this over the last few weeks.

Still, he wasn’t the best rookie from Week 10. Heck, he wasn’t even the most impressive rookie in his own offense. That award …

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